Freshen
verb
To make or become fresh again.
After a long day, she decided to freshen up before going to bed.
Often appears as...
- freshen up
- freshen air
verb
To revive or renew by adding a fresh quality.
They decided to freshen the room with a bouquet of roses.
Often appears as...
- freshen up
- freshen air
verb
If the wind freshens, it gets colder and stronger.
As the wind freshened, the captain decided that it was time to sail back to the shore.
Often appears as...
- freshen wind
- freshen breeze
verb
In livestock farming, to freshen is to begin producing milk after giving birth.
The farmer explained that a cow will freshen about a year after her first calf is born.
Often appears as...
- freshen cow
- freshen dairy
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Technical
verb
To make or become fresh again.
After a long day, she decided to freshen up before going to bed.
Often appears as...
- freshen up
- freshen air
verb
To revive or renew by adding a fresh quality.
They decided to freshen the room with a bouquet of roses.
Often appears as...
- freshen up
- freshen air
verb
If the wind freshens, it gets colder and stronger.
As the wind freshened, the captain decided that it was time to sail back to the shore.
Often appears as...
- freshen wind
- freshen breeze
verb
In livestock farming, to freshen is to begin producing milk after giving birth.
The farmer explained that a cow will freshen about a year after her first calf is born.
Often appears as...
- freshen cow
- freshen dairy
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Self-Care Routine
Used when describing actions for personal grooming or taking a brief break to regain energy.
I'm just going to freshen up before our guests arrive.
Pro Tip 2/2Brief Pause
Implies a short period taken to rejuvenate oneself, not indicating a lengthy process.
She'll freshen up, and then we can leave for the party.
Pro Tip 1/2Self-Care Routine
Used when describing actions for personal grooming or taking a brief break to regain energy.
I'm just going to freshen up before our guests arrive.
Pro Tip 2/2Brief Pause
Implies a short period taken to rejuvenate oneself, not indicating a lengthy process.
She'll freshen up, and then we can leave for the party.
Pro Tip 1/2Self-Care Routine
Used when describing actions for personal grooming or taking a brief break to regain energy.
I'm just going to freshen up before our guests arrive.
Pro Tip 2/2Brief Pause
Implies a short period taken to rejuvenate oneself, not indicating a lengthy process.
She'll freshen up, and then we can leave for the party.
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Selling Survival:...
wet wipe to freshen up with when you're done and then the super absorbent 50 powder it'll solidify all the liquid turns it into a gel helps with the leak protection and also the order control you need to have liquid to activate it and you'll see it activate right away yeah well I was freaked out so you can
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with our personal ecosystems. Our bodies are home to trillions of microbes, and these creatures define who we are. The microbes in your gut can influence your weight and your moods. The microbes on your skin can help boost your immune system. The microbes in your mouth can freshen your breath,
Video examples
Selling Survival:...
wet wipe to freshen up with when you're done and then the super absorbent 50 powder it'll solidify all the liquid turns it into a gel helps with the leak protection and also the order control you need to have liquid to activate it and you'll see it activate right away yeah well I was freaked out so you can
Video examples
Jessica Green: Good...
with our personal ecosystems. Our bodies are home to trillions of microbes, and these creatures define who we are. The microbes in your gut can influence your weight and your moods. The microbes on your skin can help boost your immune system. The microbes in your mouth can freshen your breath,
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Quote examples
Bobby Berk
American Designer
When someone wants to freshen up their home a bit, and they don't want to spend a ton of money on construction, I always tell them to start off with paint. A fresh coat can really change the whole look of a home.
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Soledad O'Brien
American Journalist
I started a lecture series that was inspired by my reporting on race in America. The 'Black in America' series launched on CNN in 2007 as an opportunity to freshen the national conversation on race.
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Olivia Culpo
American Actress
I love Evian face spray because it's a really easy way to just freshen up your face, especially if you're traveling on an airplane - I get really dry on airplanes.
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Tommaso Ciampa
American Wrestler
Sometimes injuries can be the best thing that happen to a guy because it allows you to freshen up and allows the crowd to miss you.
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Logan Mankins
American Athlete
You always feel pretty good after a bye, after a couple of days off. Not having a game, you freshen up a little.
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Bob Baffert
American Celebrity
You can't use your hot pitcher three nights in a row. You've got to let your stars freshen up and back off them.
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Washington Irving
American Writer
A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.
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John McGinn
Scottish Athlete
Sometimes you just need a wee bit time away from football to freshen things up.
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Bobby Berk
American Designer
When someone wants to freshen up their home a bit, and they don't want to spend a ton of money on construction, I always tell them to start off with paint. A fresh coat can really change the whole look of a home.
Quote examples
Soledad O'Brien
American Journalist
I started a lecture series that was inspired by my reporting on race in America. The 'Black in America' series launched on CNN in 2007 as an opportunity to freshen the national conversation on race.
Quote examples
Olivia Culpo
American Actress
I love Evian face spray because it's a really easy way to just freshen up your face, especially if you're traveling on an airplane - I get really dry on airplanes.
Quote examples
Tommaso Ciampa
American Wrestler
Sometimes injuries can be the best thing that happen to a guy because it allows you to freshen up and allows the crowd to miss you.
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Logan Mankins
American Athlete
You always feel pretty good after a bye, after a couple of days off. Not having a game, you freshen up a little.
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Bob Baffert
American Celebrity
You can't use your hot pitcher three nights in a row. You've got to let your stars freshen up and back off them.
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Washington Irving
American Writer
A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.
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John McGinn
Scottish Athlete
Sometimes you just need a wee bit time away from football to freshen things up.
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